Meta Ray-Ban Display: Difference between revisions

|image =  

|VR/AR = Augmented Reality

|Type = AR Glasses

|Subtype = Smart Glasses with Display

|Platform = Meta AI

|Creator = [[Meta Platforms]] (formerly Facebook) and [[EssilorLuxottica]]

|Developer = [[Reality Labs]] at Meta

|Release Date = September 30, 2025 (United States)

|Versions = Standard, Large

|Requires = Compatible smartphone with Meta AI mobile app, Meta account, Internet connection

|Predecessor = [[Ray-Ban Meta]] (Gen 2)

|Operating System = Meta AI Platform

|Chipset = [[Qualcomm]] [[Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1]]

|Memory =  

|Display = Monocular micro-display (right lens only)

|Peak Brightness = 5,000 nits

|Pixel Density = 42 pixels per degree

|Optics = [[Transitions]] adaptive lenses (standard)

|IPD Range = N/A

|Passthrough = N/A

|Tracking = [[EMG]] gesture tracking via Meta Neural Band

|Hand Tracking = Yes (via Meta Neural Band)

|Tracking Volume = N/A

|Play Space = N/A

|Microphone = Three-microphone array

|Camera = 12 [[megapixel]] ultra-wide camera with 3× digital zoom

|Connectivity = [[Wi-Fi 6]], [[Bluetooth 5.7]]

|Wireless Video = Yes (streaming to [[Facebook]], [[Instagram]])

|WiFi = Wi-Fi 6

|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 5.7

|Power = Rechargeable battery

|Charge Time =  

|Dimensions =  

|Material = Plastic frame

|Headstrap = N/A

|Haptics = No

|Sensors = [[Accelerometer]], [[gyroscope]], [[magnetometer]], ambient light sensor

|Input = Voice commands, touch controls, Meta Neural Band gestures

|Compliance = IPX7 (Meta Neural Band)

|Cable Length = N/A

The '''Meta Ray-Ban Display''' is a pair of [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed through a partnership between [[Meta Platforms]] (formerly Facebook) and [[EssilorLuxottica]], the parent company of [[Ray-Ban]]. Announced on September 17, 2025, at [[Meta Connect]] 2025 by CEO [[Mark Zuckerberg]], these glasses represent Meta's first consumer-ready smart glasses featuring an integrated [[heads-up display]] (HUD).<ref name="meta-announce">Meta announcement of Ray-Ban Display glasses at Connect 2025</ref><ref name="cnbc-announce">CNBC coverage of Meta Ray-Ban Display announcement</ref> The device launched on September 30, 2025, in the United States at select retail locations.<ref name="meta-launch">Meta Ray-Ban Display official launch information</ref>

The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses combine traditional eyewear design with advanced [[artificial intelligence]] capabilities and a high-resolution display embedded in the right lens. Each pair comes bundled with the Meta Neural Band, an [[electromyography]] (EMG) wristband that enables gesture-based control of the device.<ref name="meta-neural">Meta Neural Band technology overview</ref> The glasses are positioned as a bridge between Meta's existing audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental [[Orion]] AR prototype revealed at Connect 2024.<ref name="meta-categories">Meta's three categories of AI glasses</ref>

The glasses are designed to help users stay present while accessing digital information through features like real-time translations, [[turn-by-turn navigation]], messaging, and [[Meta AI]] assistance, all displayed on a discreet in-lens display that becomes transparent when not in use.<ref name="meta-features">Meta Ray-Ban Display feature overview</ref>

The Meta Ray-Ban Display represents the evolution of Meta's smart glasses partnership with EssilorLuxottica, which began with the [[Ray-Ban Stories]] in 2021 and continued with the [[Ray-Ban Meta]] glasses in 2023.<ref name="wiki-history">Wikipedia article on Ray-Ban Meta history</ref> The development of the display technology and neural interface represents over a decade of research at [[Reality Labs]], Meta's division focused on [[virtual reality]] and [[augmented reality]] technologies.<ref name="meta-investment">Meta's investment in AR/VR technology</ref>

The Meta Neural Band is the product of four years of [[surface electromyography]] (sEMG) research involving nearly 200,000 research participants. This extensive dataset allowed Meta to develop [[machine learning]] algorithms capable of accurately interpreting muscle signals across diverse users, addressing the significant variance in people's muscle patterns.<ref name="neural-research">Meta Neural Band research and development</ref>

=== Display ===

| Display Type || Monocular micro-display (right lens only)

| Resolution || 600 × 600 pixels<ref name="display-specs">Meta Ray-Ban Display technical specifications</ref>

| Field of View || 20 degrees<ref name="fov-specs">Field of view specifications</ref>

| Pixel Density || 42 pixels per degree (PPD)<ref name="ppd-specs">Pixel density specifications</ref>

| Refresh Rate || Up to 90 Hz (display), 30 Hz (content)<ref name="refresh-specs">Display refresh rate details</ref>

| Brightness || 30 - 5,000 nits (adaptive)<ref name="brightness-specs">Display brightness range</ref>

| Technology || Micro-projector with three [[LED]] light sources<ref name="teardown">iFixit teardown reveals display technology</ref>

| Processor || [[Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1]]<ref name="processor-specs">Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 specifications</ref>

| Storage || 32 GB [[eMMC]] flash memory<ref name="storage-specs">Storage capacity details</ref>

| Camera || 12 [[megapixel]] ultra-wide with 3× digital zoom<ref name="camera-specs">Camera specifications</ref>

| Video Resolution || 1,440 × 1,920 pixels at 30 [[fps]] (1080p)<ref name="video-specs">Video recording specifications</ref>

| Audio || Open-ear speakers, three-microphone array<ref name="audio-specs">Audio system specifications</ref>

| Connectivity || [[Wi-Fi 6]], [[Bluetooth 5.7]]<ref name="connectivity-specs">Wireless connectivity options</ref>

| Weight (Glasses) || 69 grams || 70 grams<ref name="weight-specs">Weight specifications for different sizes</ref>

| Prescription Support || colspan="2" | -4.00 to +4.00 (SPH + CYL), up to 4.00 CYL<ref name="prescription-specs">Prescription lens specifications</ref>

=== Meta Neural Band ===

| Weight || 42 grams<ref name="band-weight">Meta Neural Band weight</ref>

| Battery Life || Up to 18 hours<ref name="band-battery">Neural Band battery specifications</ref>

| Water Resistance || [[IPX7]] rating<ref name="band-waterproof">Water resistance rating</ref>

| Sizes Available || Small, Medium, Large

| Technology || Surface [[electromyography]] (sEMG)<ref name="emg-tech">EMG technology details</ref>

* '''Glasses Battery Life''': Up to 6 hours of mixed use<ref name="battery-life">Battery life specifications</ref>

The Meta Ray-Ban Display offers various visual features through its in-lens display:

* '''Messaging''': View and respond to messages from [[WhatsApp]], [[Facebook Messenger]], [[Instagram]], and SMS<ref name="messaging-features">Messaging capabilities</ref>

* '''Navigation''': Turn-by-turn walking directions with visual maps<ref name="navigation-features">Navigation features</ref>

* '''Translation''': Real-time translation of conversations displayed as captions

* '''Live Captions''': Generate real-time captions for conversations

* '''Camera Viewfinder''': Preview shots with 3× zoom before capture

* '''Media Control''': Display current music playback from [[Spotify]] and other services

* '''Meta AI Integration''': Visual responses to queries with step-by-step instructions<ref name="ai-features">Meta AI visual features</ref>

=== Gesture Control ===

The Meta Neural Band enables control through subtle hand movements:

* '''Pinch''': Select or confirm actions

* '''Swipe''': Navigate through content or interfaces

* '''Future Capabilities''': Text input through finger movements (announced for future updates)<ref name="gesture-control">Gesture control capabilities</ref>

* Two-way video calling capability<ref name="camera-features">Camera and media features</ref>

* '''Multimodal Input''': Process both visual and audio information

* '''Object Recognition''': Identify objects and provide information

* '''Text Recognition''': Read and translate text from signs and menus

* '''Live AI''': Real-time contextual assistance<ref name="ai-capabilities">AI feature capabilities</ref>

The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses launched on September 30, 2025, exclusively at select brick-and-mortar retailers in the United States:<ref name="us-launch">US launch details</ref>

* '''With Prescription''': $999 USD (additional $200 for prescription lenses)<ref name="pricing">Pricing information</ref>

Meta announced plans to expand availability to additional markets in early 2026:<ref name="international">International expansion plans</ref>

Due to the need for proper fitting of both the glasses and Meta Neural Band, purchases require an in-person demonstration and fitting at authorized retailers. Online ordering is not initially available, though some retailers offer waitlist options for out-of-stock items.<ref name="purchase-requirements">Purchase and fitting requirements</ref>

Early reviews of the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses have been generally positive, with reviewers praising the display quality and gesture control capabilities. [[Tom's Guide]] called them "the best smart glasses" they had tested, highlighting the crisp display and intuitive wrist gestures. However, critics noted the premium price point and slightly heavier weight compared to previous models.<ref name="toms-guide">Tom's Guide review</ref>

During the live demonstration at Meta Connect 2025, the glasses experienced technical difficulties, failing to receive a phone call during the presentation. However, other features including music playback, photo capture, and real-time subtitles functioned correctly during the demo.<ref name="demo-issues">Connect 2025 demonstration issues</ref>

Initial reports indicated that the first stocks in U.S. stores sold out quickly, with demo appointments being booked weeks in advance at many locations.<ref name="supply-demand">Supply and demand reports</ref>

* Encryption and secure device pairing for data protection<ref name="privacy-features">Privacy and security features</ref>

The Meta Neural Band contains magnets and components that emit electromagnetic fields, which could affect nearby electronics and medical devices. Users with implanted medical devices such as [[pacemakers]], [[hearing aids]], or [[defibrillators]] are advised to:<ref name="medical-warnings">Medical device compatibility warnings</ref>

Meta implements encryption and secure pairing between the glasses, Neural Band, and connected smartphone. User data is processed through the Meta AI platform, requiring a Meta account and internet connection for cloud-enabled features.<ref name="data-security">Data security measures</ref>

=== Ray-Ban Meta Product Line ===

! Feature !! Ray-Ban Stories (Gen 1) !! Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) !! Ray-Ban Display

| Display || No || No || Yes (600×600)

| Camera || Dual 5MP || 12MP || 12MP with zoom

| Neural Band || No || No || Yes (included)

|}<ref name="comparison">Product comparison specifications</ref>

* Integrated display technology

* Neural interface control

* Advanced AI capabilities

This positions it between simpler audio-only smart glasses and more advanced (but not yet consumer-ready) AR devices like Meta's Orion prototype or [[Microsoft HoloLens]].<ref name="market-position">Market positioning analysis</ref>

Meta has outlined its vision for three distinct categories of AI glasses:<ref name="future-vision">Meta's vision for AI glasses categories</ref>

* Text input capabilities through Neural Band gestures

* Enhanced AI capabilities through software updates<ref name="future-updates">Planned future updates</ref>

<ref name="meta-announce">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Meta Ray-Ban Display: AI Glasses With an EMG Wristband |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="cnbc-announce">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/zuckerberg-799-meta-ray-ban-display-glasses.html |title=Mark Zuckerberg unveils $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses |publisher=CNBC |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="meta-launch">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-connect-2025/ |title=Meta Ray-Ban Display: Breakthrough AI Glasses Available Now |publisher=Meta Quest Blog |date=September 30, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="meta-neural">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Meta Neural Band Technology Overview |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="meta-categories">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Meta's Three Categories of AI Glasses |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="meta-features">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=Meta Ray-Ban Display Features |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="wiki-history">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta |title=Ray-Ban Meta - Wikipedia |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="meta-investment">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Meta's Investment in AR/VR Technology |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="neural-research">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Meta Neural Band Research and Development |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="display-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/l/discover-meta-ray-ban-display |title=Meta Ray-Ban Display Technical Specifications |publisher=Ray-Ban USA}}</ref>

<ref name="fov-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/ |title=Meta Ray-Ban Display FOV Specifications |publisher=Road to VR |date=September 18, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="ppd-specs">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta |title=Pixel Density Specifications |publisher=Wikipedia |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="refresh-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/ |title=Display Refresh Rate Details |publisher=Road to VR |date=September 18, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="brightness-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display |title=Display Brightness Range |publisher=JotMe |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="teardown">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Teardown-of-Meta-Ray-Ban-Smart-Glasses-reveals-innovative-AR-display-in-detail.1134728.0.html |title=iFixit Teardown Reveals Display Technology |publisher=NotebookCheck |date=October 10, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="processor-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/xr-vr-ar/snapdragon-ar1-gen-1-platform |title=Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Specifications |publisher=Qualcomm}}</ref>

<ref name="storage-specs">{{cite web |url=https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/10/02/meta-ray-ban-emmc-flash/ |title=Meta Ray-Ban Storage Specifications |publisher=Blocks and Files |date=October 2, 2023}}</ref>

<ref name="camera-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/ |title=Camera Specifications |publisher=Road to VR |date=September 18, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="video-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/ |title=Video Recording Specifications |publisher=Road to VR |date=September 18, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="audio-specs">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta |title=Audio System Specifications |publisher=Wikipedia |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="connectivity-specs">{{cite web |url=https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/10/02/meta-ray-ban-emmc-flash/ |title=Wireless Connectivity Options |publisher=Blocks and Files |date=October 2, 2023}}</ref>

<ref name="weight-specs">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta |title=Weight Specifications |publisher=Wikipedia |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="prescription-specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=Prescription Lens Specifications |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="band-weight">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta |title=Meta Neural Band Weight |publisher=Wikipedia |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="band-battery">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Neural Band Battery Specifications |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="band-waterproof">{{cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_rayban_display_and_rayban_meta_gen_2_smart_glasses_debut-news-69560.php |title=Water Resistance Rating |publisher=GSMArena |date=September 18, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="emg-tech">{{cite web |url=https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/ |title=EMG Technology Details |publisher=Techpoint Africa |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="battery-life">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Battery Life Specifications |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="messaging-features">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=Messaging Capabilities |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="navigation-features">{{cite web |url=https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/l/discover-meta-ray-ban-display |title=Navigation Features |publisher=Ray-Ban USA}}</ref>

<ref name="ai-features">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Meta AI Visual Features |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="gesture-control">{{cite web |url=https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/ |title=Gesture Control Capabilities |publisher=Techpoint Africa |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="camera-features">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=Camera and Media Features |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="ai-capabilities">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=AI Feature Capabilities |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="us-launch">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-display-price-release-date-specs/ |title=US Launch Details |publisher=Road to VR |date=September 18, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="pricing">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=Pricing Information |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="international">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-arrive-sept-30-in-the-us-uk-and-europe-must-wait-until-2026/ |title=International Expansion Plans |publisher=XR Today |date=September 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="purchase-requirements">{{cite web |url=https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display |title=Purchase and Fitting Requirements |publisher=JotMe |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="toms-guide">{{cite web |url=https://techpoint.africa/guide/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses/ |title=Tom's Guide Review |publisher=Techpoint Africa |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="demo-issues">{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/wearables/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-offer-an-ar-display-for-799-002921925.html |title=Connect 2025 Demonstration Issues |publisher=Engadget |date=September 18, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="supply-demand">{{cite web |url=https://www.jotme.io/blog/meta-ray-ban-display |title=Supply and Demand Reports |publisher=JotMe |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="privacy-features">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta |title=Privacy and Security Features |publisher=Wikipedia |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="medical-warnings">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=Medical Device Compatibility Warnings |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="data-security">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ |title=Data Security Measures |publisher=Meta Store}}</ref>

<ref name="comparison">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/ray-ban-meta-ai-glasses-gen-1-vs-gen-2 |title=Product Comparison Specifications |publisher=Tom's Guide |date=October 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="market-position">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-arrive-sept-30-in-the-us-uk-and-europe-must-wait-until-2026/ |title=Market Positioning Analysis |publisher=XR Today |date=September 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="future-vision">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Meta's Vision for AI Glasses Categories |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

<ref name="future-updates">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/ |title=Planned Future Updates |publisher=Meta |date=September 17, 2025}}</ref>

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